IV.3. Approval of 2024-2025 Union Contract with IAFF #1275 and Corresponding MOUs; Casella
CITY OF HOPKINS
City Council Report 2024-112
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: Casey Casella, Assistant City Manager
Date: September 18, 2024
Subject: Approval of 2024-2025 Union Contract with IAFF #1275 and
Corresponding MOUs
_____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO Approve the 2024-2025 Union Contract with IAFF #1275, the MOU
regarding Annual Hours Schedules, and the MOU regarding HCSP Contribution.
This will ratify a 1.25 year contract with the Edina Professional Firefighters
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) representing Hopkins Firefighters.
OVERVIEW
The agreement includes a 4.0% wage increase effective January 1, 2025. The wages
are within budget for 2025 and the benefits offered are consistent with past practice and
other union agreements.
Analysis of Issues
What other economic issues are included in the new contract?
The agreement implements a new Fire Marshal assignment incentive pay of $5,000
annually. This cost will impact the 2025 budget. The agreement also starts a new fitness
incentive program, with an estimated $4,000 cost impact to the 2026 budget.
Will the agreement keep the City market competitive?
The compensation in this agreement is consistent with the 2023 Citywide market study
results for firefighter.
How does the agreement fit into the 2025 proposed budget.
The agreement is within the budgeted amounts in the proposed budget. Estimated
budget impact in 2025 is $7,998.06.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
• 2024-25 Union Agreement
• MOU Annual Hours Schedule
• MOU Health Care Savings Plan Contribution
Administration
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Labor Agreement Between
City of Hopkins
And
Edina Professional Firefighters
International Association of Fire Fighters
(IAFF) Local No. 1275
Effective October 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................ 4
ARTICLE 1 - PURPOSE ................................................................................................................... 4
ARTICLE 2 - RECOGNITION ............................................................................................................ 4
ARTICLE 3 - UNION SECURITY ........................................................................................................ 5
3.1 Dues ................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Union Business ................................................................................................................... 5
ARTICLE 4 - EMPLOYER SECURITY .................................................................................................. 5
4.1 Managerial Rights................................................................................................................ 5
4.2 Work Rules .......................................................................................................................... 6
4.3 Strike .................................................................................................................................. 6
4.4 Job Duties ........................................................................................................................... 6
ARTICLE 5 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE ............................................................................................. 7
5.1 Steps .................................................................................................................................. 7
5.1 Arbitration Process .............................................................................................................. 7
5.2 Waiver ................................................................................................................................ 8
5.3 Choice of Remedy ................................................................................................................ 8
ARTICLE 6 - WORK SCHEDULE ....................................................................................................... 8
6.1 Shift Exchange .................................................................................................................... 9
6.2 Call Back ............................................................................................................................. 9
ARTICLE 7 - SENIORITY ................................................................................................................. 9
7.1 Layoff/Recall ....................................................................................................................... 9
ARTICLE 8 - RESIGNATION ............................................................................................................. 9
ARTICLE 9 - DISCIPLINE ............................................................................................................... 10
ARTICLE 10 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS .............................................................................. 10
10.1 Holidays .......................................................................................................................... 10
10.2 Overtime ......................................................................................................................... 10
10.3 Insurance ........................................................................................................................ 11
ARTICLE 11 - INCENTIVES ............................................................................................................ 11
11.1 Tuition Reimbursement ................................................................................................... 11
11.2 Fitness Incentive ............................................................................................................. 11
11.3 Fire Marshal .................................................................................................................... 11
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ARTICLE 12 - LEAVE .................................................................................................................... 11
ARTICLE 13 - UNIFORM ............................................................................................................... 11
ARTICLE 14 - SAVINGS CLAUSE .................................................................................................... 11
ARTICLE 15 - COMPLETE AGREEMENT AND WAIVER OF BARGAINING.............................................. 12
ARTICLE 16 - MUTUAL CONSENT CONTINGENCY ........................................................................... 12
ARTICLE 17 - DURATION .............................................................................................................. 12
APPENDIX A - WAGES .................................................................................................................. 13
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DEFINITIONS
BASE RATE: The Employee's pay rate exclusive of overtime, premium, or any other special
allowances or incentives.
CHIEF: The Fire Chief for the City of Hopkins or designee.
DEPARTMENT: The Fire Department for the City of Hopkins.
EMPLOYEE: A member of the exclusively recognized bargaining unit.
EMPLOYER: The City of Hopkins.
EMERGENCY: An unforeseen crisis situation or condition so defined by the EMPLOYER.
PERSONNEL OFFICER: The city official, designated by the City Manager, who is
responsible for coordinating personnel matters for the City. The current Personnel Officer is
the Assistant City Manager.
UNION: Local No. 1275, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).
UNION MEMBER: A member of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).
ARTICLE 1 - PURPOSE
This AGREEMENT is entered into between the City of Hopkins, hereinafter called EMPLOYER,
and Local No. 1275, International Association of Firefighters, hereinafter called the UNION.
The intent and purpose of this AGREEMENT is to:
1.1 Promote working relationships between the parties
1.2 Place in writing the parties' agreement upon the terms and conditions of employment for
the duration of this AGREEMENT
1.3 Establish procedures for the resolution of disputes concerning this AGREEMENT's
interpretation and/or application
The EMPLOYER and the UNION continue their dedication to the highest quality of public
service.
ARTICLE 2 - RECOGNITION
The EMPLOYER recognizes the UNION as the exclusive bargaining representative, under
Minnesota Statutes, Section 179A.03, Subdivision 14, as certified by the Bureau of Mediation
Services on January 16, 2024, BMS Case No. 24PCE0919, and described as:
All Firefighters employed by the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, who are public employees
within the meaning of Minn. Stat. Sec. 179A.03, Subd. 14 excluding supervisory,
confidential and all other employees.
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In the event the EMPLOYER and the UNION are unable to agree as to the inclusion or
exclusion of a new or modified job class, the issue shall be submitted to the Bureau of Mediation
Services for determination.
ARTICLE 3 - UNION SECURITY
3.1 Dues
The EMPLOYER shall deduct from the wages of EMPLOYEES who authorize such deduction in
writing an amount necessary to cover dues as required by Minnesota Statutes Section 179A.06,
Subd. 6.
The UNION agrees to indemnify and hold the EMPLOYER harmless against any and all claims,
suits, orders or judgments brought or issued against the City as a result of any action taken or
not taken by the City under the provision of this Article.
3.2 Union Business
The UNION may designate EMPLOYEES from the bargaining unit to act as Steward and an
alternate and shall inform the EMPLOYER in writing of such choice and change in the position
of Steward and/or alternate.
A Steward shall be granted legally required time off to perform their duties without infringing on
the operation of the DEPARTMENT. Permission will be obtained in advance from the CHIEF or
their designee.
ARTICLE 4 - EMPLOYER SECURITY
4.1 Managerial Rights
Except as limited by the specific provisions of this agreement, the EMPLOYER shall retain
whatever rights and authority are necessary for it to operate and direct the affairs of the
EMPLOYER in all of its various aspects, including but not limited to the right to operate and
manage all facilities and equipment; to establish or discontinue functions and programs; to set
and amend budgets; to determine the utilization of technology; to establish and modify the
organizational structure; to schedule working hours and assign overtime; to select, direct and
determine the number of personnel; to hire, promote, suspend, discipline or discharge
personnel for just cause; to lay off or relieve EMPLOYEEs due to lack of work or other reasons;
to make and enforce reasonable rules and regulations; to take whatever actions may be
necessary to carry out the missions of the EMPLOYER in emergencies; to contract with vendors
or others for goods and/or services including the right to discontinue or subcontract any or all
functions performed by members of this bargaining unit during the contract term, to take any
and all actions necessary to carry out the operations of the EMPLOYER in situations involving a
disaster or emergency consistent with the terms and conditions listed in this AGREEMENT to
the extent practicable, to assign duties, tasks, and jobs, and to perform such other inherent
managerial function as set forth in the Minnesota Public Employee Labor Relations Act.
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In the event that the City proposes to discontinue or subcontract any or all functions performed
by members of this bargaining unit during the contract term, the City agrees to meet with the
UNION upon request to discuss the impacts of this management decision.
Any term and condition of employment not specifically established or modified by this
AGREEMENT shall remain solely within the discretion of the EMPLOYER to modify, establish,
or eliminate.
4.2 Work Rules
The parties recognize that EMPLOYEES shall perform the services and duties prescribed by the
EMPLOYER and shall be governed by EMPLOYER rules, policies, regulations, directives and
orders, provided that such rules, policies regulations, directives and orders are not inconsistent
with the provisions of this AGREEMENT or state or federal laws.
4.3 Strike
The UNION agrees that during the life of the AGREEMENT, it will not cause, encourage,
participate in or support any strike, slow-down or other interruption of, or interference with, the
normal functions of the EMPLOYER.
Any EMPLOYEE who engages in a strike shall have their appointment or employment
terminated by the EMPLOYER effective the date the violation first occurs.
An EMPLOYEE who is absent from any portion of their work assignment without permission, or
who abstains wholly or in part from the full performance of their duties without permission from
the EMPLOYER on the date or dates when a strike occurs is prima facie presumed to have
engaged in a strike on such date or dates.
An EMPLOYEE who knowingly strikes and whose employment has been terminated for such
action may, subsequent to such violation, be appointed or reappointed or employed or re-
employed, but the EMPLOYEE shall be on probation for two years with respect to such
employment status, tenure of employment of contract of employment, as the EMPLOYEE may
have theretofore been entitled.
Upon request by the EMPLOYER, the UNION agrees to have its assigned business
representative and the appropriate local union officers or steward notify all bargaining unit
members of their obligation and responsibility for maintaining compliance with this Article and to
encourage employees violating this Article to refrain from continuing the violation.
4.4 Job Duties
It is understood by the parties that every incidental duty connected with operations, enumerated
in job descriptions is not always specifically described. Nevertheless, it is intended that all such
duties shall be performed by the EMPLOYEE.
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ARTICLE 5 - GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
A grievance shall be defined as a dispute or disagreement raised by an EMPLOYEE against the
EMPLOYER involving the violation or application of the specific provisions of this AGREEMENT.
5.1 Steps
Grievances shall be resolved in the following procedure:
Step 1: Within twenty-one (21) calendar days after such alleged violation has occurred, the
EMPLOYEE shall present such grievance to the EMPLOYER-designated representative on
the shift during which time the alleged violation occurred. The EMPLOYER-designated
representative will discuss and give an answer to such Step 1 grievance within ten (10)
business days after receipt. A grievance not resolved in Step 1 and appealed to Step 2 shall
be placed in writing setting forth the nature of the grievance, the facts on which it is based,
the provision or provisions of the AGREEMENT allegedly violated, the remedy requested,
and shall be appealed to Step 2 within ten (10) calendar days after the Employer-designated
representative's final answer in Step 1. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step 2 by
the UNION within ten (10) calendar days shall be considered waived.
Step 2: If appealed, the written grievance shall be presented by the UNION and discussed
with the EMPLOYER-designated representative. The EMPLOYER-designated
representative shall give the UNION the EMPLOYER'S Step 2 answer in writing within ten
(10) business days after receipt of such Step 2 grievance. A grievance not resolved in Step
2 may be appealed to Step 3 within ten (10) calendar days following the EMPLOYER-
designated representative's final Step 2 answer. Any grievance not appealed in writing to
Step 3 by the UNION within ten (10) calendar days shall be considered waived.
Step 3: If appealed, the written grievance shall be presented by the UNION and discussed
with the PERSONNEL OFFICER. The EMPLOYER-designated representative shall give the
UNION the EMPLOYER'S answer in writing within fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of
such Step 3 grievance. A grievance not resolved in Step 3 may be appealed to Step 4 within
ten (10) calendar days following the EMPLOYER-designated representative's final answer in
Step 3. Any grievance not appealed in writing to Step 4 by the UNION within ten (10)
calendar days shall be considered waived.
Step 4: A grievance unresolved in Step 3 and appealed to Step 4 may by mutual agreement
be submitted to mediation through the Bureau of Mediation Services. Agreement to submit
the GRIEVANCE to mediation must be made within fifteen (15) business days of the Step 3
response.
Step 5: A grievance unresolved in Step 3 and appealed to Step 4 shall be submitted to
arbitration subject to the provisions of the Public Employment Labor Relations Act of 1971.
The selection of an arbitrator shall be made in accordance with the "Rules Governing the
Arbitration of Grievances" as established by the Bureau of Mediation Services.
5.1 Arbitration Process
The arbitrator shall have no right to amend, modify, nullify, ignore, add to, or subtract from the
provisions of this AGREEMENT. They shall consider and decide only the specific issue
submitted to them in writing by the EMPLOYER and the UNION, and shall have no authority to
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make a decision on any other issue not so submitted. The arbitrator shall be without power to
make decisions contrary to or inconsistent with or modifying or varying in any way the
application of laws, rules or regulations having the force and effect of law. The arbitrator shall
submit their decisions in writing within thirty (30) days following close of the hearing or the
submission of briefs by the parties, whichever is later. The decision shall be based solely upon
the arbitrator's interpretation or application of the express terms of this AGREEMENT and on the
facts of the grievance presented. The fees and the expenses for the arbitrator's services and
proceedings shall be borne equally by the EMPLOYER and the Association provided that each
party shall be responsible for compensating its own representatives and witnesses. If either
party desires a verbatim record of the proceedings, it may cause such a record to be made,
providing it pays for the record. If both parties desire verbatim record of the proceedings, the
cost shall be shared equally.
5.2 Waiver
If a grievance is not presented within the time limits set forth above, it will be considered waived
by the EMPLOYEE. If a grievance is not appealed to the next step in the specified time limit or
any agreed extension thereof, it will be considered settled on the basis of the EMPLOYER'S last
response. If the EMPLOYER does not answer a grievance or an appeal within the specified time
limits, the EMPLOYEE shall treat the grievance as denied at that step and appeal the grievance
to the next step. The time limits established in this Article may be extended by mutual consent of
the EMPLOYER and the UNION and shall be in writing.
5.3 Choice of Remedy
Any EMPLOYEE electing to process a GRIEVANCE under the procedure outlined in this
agreement shall not be entitled to process the same GRIEVANCE under any other remedy
available to the EMPLOYEE except as required by law. Conversely, an EMPLOYEE electing to
process a GRIEVANCE under another remedy available to the EMPLOYEE shall not also be
entitled to process the same GRIEVANCE under the procedure outlined in this agreement
except as required by law. The aggrieved EMPLOYEE shall indicate, in writing, which procedure
is to be utilized and shall sign a statement to the effect that the choice of any one procedure
precludes the aggrieved EMPLOYEE(s) from making a subsequent appeal under any other
procedure(s) except in those cases where such waiver is prohibited by law. Nothing in this
AGREEMENT shall limit an EMPLOYEE from making a discrimination charge with the
Minnesota Human Rights Act and/or the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
and also filing a grievance.
ARTICLE 6 - WORK SCHEDULE
The EMPLOYER shall be the sole authority in determining work schedules, hours of
employment, and changes thereto. When and under what circumstances work schedules and
hours of employment are determined or changed shall be within the sole discretion of the
EMPLOYER. Nothing contained in this or any other Article shall be interpreted to be a
guarantee of a minimum or maximum of hours the EMPLOYER may assign EMPLOYEEs per
day, per week, or per year. EMPLOYEEs, not on probation, will be notified fourteen (14) days in
advance of a work schedule.
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6.1 Shift Exchange
EMPLOYEEs may voluntary exchange duty shifts with another EMPLOYEE provided that such
exchange does not subject the EMPLOYER to liability for additional overtime compensation by
virtue of such trading of duty shifts.
EMPLOYEEs may exchange shifts only with the specific approval of the EMPLOYER and under
the conditions established by the EMPLOYER.
All shift exchanges that are made and approved must be made up within twelve (12) months
from the date on which the exchange is made.
If a shift change has been arranged between two EMPLOYEEs covered by this contract, and if
the EMPLOYEE who has agreed to work the shift does not show up, leave will be charged to
that EMPLOYEE provided further such switching is not used for a basis for a claim for overtime.
6.2 Call Back
An EMPLOYEE who is called to duty and required to physically report to a specific location
during scheduled off-duty time shall receive a minimum of two (2) hours pay at one and one-half
(1.5) times the Employee's BASE RATE. An extension or early report to a regularly scheduled
shift for duty does not qualify for the two (2) hour minimum. Responding to a telephone call will
not be considered a call back.
No EMPLOYEE receiving overtime pay shall be paid more than once for the same hours
worked. No compounding of overtime pay will be allowed.
ARTICLE 7 - SENIORITY
Seniority shall be determined by the EMPLOYEE's length of continuous full time employment
with the DEPARTMENT. Seniority rosters shall be maintained by the EMPLOYER.
7.1 Layoff/Recall
A reduction of the work force will be accomplished on the basis of seniority. EMPLOYEEs shall
be recalled from layoff on the basis of seniority. An EMPLOYEE on layoff shall have an
opportunity to return to work within two (2) years of the time of their layoff before any new
EMPLOYEE is hired. Recall notification shall be with EMPLOYEE having two (2) weeks to
return to work to retain seniority.
ARTICLE 8 - RESIGNATION
The EMPLOYEEs will be covered by the City of Hopkins Advance Resignation Notice Program
is hereby adopted on the same basis as it applies to the general non-union employee group.
Any revisions to the policy by the City will apply to the members of this bargaining unit.
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ARTICLE 9 - DISCIPLINE
Discipline will be in one or more of the following forms:
a) oral reprimand
b) written reprimand
c) suspension
d) demotion
e) discharge
ARTICLE 10 - COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Wages are outlined in Appendix A.
10.1 Holidays
The EMPLOYER recognizes the following as holidays:
1. New Year's Day
2. Martin Luther King Day
3. Presidents Day
4. Easter Day
5. Memorial Day
6. Juneteenth
7. Independence Day
8. Labor Day
9. Veteran's Day
10. Thanksgiving Day
11. Day After Thanksgiving Day
12. Christmas Eve
13. Christmas Day
The Flex Leave program includes one hundred and four (104) hours of holiday time.
EMPLOYEEs must use Flex Leave to be paid for these holidays.
An EMPLOYEE required to work a shift on the recognized holidays shall be eligible for holiday
pay. For the purpose of this section, if 50% or more of a full work shift falls on one of the
holidays, the full shift shall be compensated at holiday pay. If less than 50% of any full shift falls
on one of the above holidays, no holiday pay shall be paid. EMPLOYEEs required to work on
holidays will receive one and one-half (1.5) times the BASE RATE. Under no circumstances will
the total compensation for the work on a holiday exceed one and one-half (1.5) times the BASE
RATE.
10.2 Overtime
The EMPLOYER agrees to pay overtime at one and one-half (1.5) or as required by law of the
EMPLOYEE’S regular hourly pay rate for overtime authorized by the EMPLOYER. Overtime
shall be restricted to necessary work authorized by the EMPLOYEE's authorized supervisor.
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Overtime will be calculated to the nearest one-tenth (1/10) of an hour. Employees assigned to
shifts who are not scheduled or assigned to work on the recognized holidays but are requested
to work overtime shall receive an additional half (1/2) time pay over the one and a half (1 and ½)
time holiday pay for those hours actually worked.
10.3 Insurance
The EMPLOYER will provide the same increase in EMPLOYER contribution as is given to other
City employees.
ARTICLE 11 - INCENTIVES
11.1 Tuition Reimbursement
The UNION adopts the EMPLOYER Tuition Reimbursement program.
11.2 Fitness Incentive
The City agrees to implement an annual fitness incentive program to be announced by Fire
Administration before July 1, 2025. All Employees who pass the required testing will be eligible
for the incentive payment in January 2026 and in the years after. The fitness incentive amount
will be $1,000.
11.3 Fire Marshal
Any employee who is assigned to Fire Marshal responsibilities shall receive incentive pay in
accordance with Appendix A Wages.
ARTICLE 12 - LEAVE
The EMPLOYER will provide the same leave as is given to all other City employees. The
UNION adopts the EMPLOYER Flex Leave program as it may be amended from time to time by
the City.
ARTICLE 13 - UNIFORM
Uniform items will be provided and replaced as determined by the EMPLOYER. A list of those
uniform items that are authorized for use shall be kept by the CHIEF. Authorization for new or
replacement uniform items rests exclusively with the EMPLOYER.
ARTICLE 14 - SAVINGS CLAUSE
This AGREEMENT is subject to the laws of the United States, the State of Minnesota and the
City of Hopkins. In the event any provision of this AGREEMENT shall be held to be contrary to
the law by a court of competent jurisdiction from whose final judgment or decree no appeal has
been taken within the time limit provided, such provision(s) shall be voided. All other provisions
of this AGREEMENT shall continue in full force and effect. The voided provision may be re-
negotiated at the written request of either party.
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ARTICLE 15 - COMPLETE AGREEMENT AND WAIVER OF BARGAINING
This AGREEMENT shall represent the complete agreement between the UNION and the
EMPLOYER. The parties acknowledge that during the negotiations which resulted in this
AGREEMENT, each had the unlimited right and opportunity to make requests and proposals
with respect to any subject or matter not removed by law from the area of collective bargaining,
and that the complete understandings and agreements arrived at by the parties after the
exercise of that right and opportunity are set forth in this AGREEMENT. Therefore, the
EMPLOYER and the UNION, for the life of this AGREEMENT, each voluntarily and unqualifiedly
waives the right and each agrees that the other shall not be obligated to bargain collectively with
respect to any subject or matter referred to or covered in this AGREEMENT or with respect to
any subject or matter not specifically referred to or covered in this AGREEMENT, even though
such subject or matter may not have been within the knowledge or contemplation of either or
both of the parties at the time that they negotiated or signed this AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE 16 - MUTUAL CONSENT CONTINGENCY
This AGREEMENT may be amended any time during its life upon the mutual consent of the
EMPLOYER and the UNION. Such amendment, to be enforceable, must be in writing and
attached to all executed copies of this AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE 17 - DURATION
This agreement shall be effective as of the first day of October 2024 and shall remain in full
force and effect until the 31st day of December 2025. It shall be automatically renewed from
year to year thereafter unless either party shall notify the other in writing of its intent to
terminate.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this AGREEMENT on _____________,
2024.
For the City of Hopkins: For the IAFF Local No. 1275:
Patrick Hanlon, Mayor
Mike Mornson, City Manager
Travis Jacobs, IAFF Local President
Andrew Aldrich, IAFF Local Union Rep
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APPENDIX A - WAGES
2024
Firefighter - 2024
Step Annual
1 $ 68,099.20
2 $ 71,094.40
3 $ 74,068.80
4 $ 77,043.20
5 $ 80,017.60
6 $ 83,012.80
7 $ 85,966.40
8 $ 88,961.60
9 $ 91,956.80
2025 – 4% COLA
Effective January 1, 2025:
Firefighter - 2025
Step Annual
1 $ 70,823.17
2 $ 73,938.18
3 $ 77,031.55
4 $ 80,124.93
5 $ 83,218.30
6 $ 86,333.31
7 $ 89,405.06
8 $ 92,520.06
9 $ 95,635.07
Supplemental: Fire Marshal assignment $5,000/year, see section 11.3.
Memorandum of Understanding
Between the City of Hopkins and
Edina Professional Firefighters International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
Local No. 1275
Annual Hours Schedule
WHEREAS, City of Hopkins (herein after the “City”) and Edina Professional Firefighters
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local No. 1275 (herein after the
“Union”) are parties to a collective bargaining agreement anticipated to be in effect from
October 1st 2024 through December 31st 2025;
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the parties mutually agree as follows:
In the event that the City exercises its management rights to alter the total annual hours
schedule for full time bargaining unit employees during the term of the collective
bargaining agreement, the parties agree to meet and confer over the conversion of
references to existing leave time to be accrued and used in the collective bargaining
agreement. Any agreement reached will be reduced to writing and appended to the
collective bargaining agreement.
This memorandum will remain in effect from October 1st 2024 through December 31st
2025.
FOR THE CITY OF HOPKINS FOR IAFF LOCAL #1275
Patrick Hanlon, Mayor Travis Jacobs, Union
Mike Mornson, City Manager
Memorandum of Understanding
Between the City of Hopkins and
Edina Professional Firefighters International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
Local No. 1275
Health Care Savings Plan Contribution
WHEREAS, City of Hopkins (herein after the “City”) and Edina Professional Firefighters
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local No. 1275 (herein after the
“Union”) are parties to a collective bargaining agreement anticipated to be in effect from
October 1st 2024 through December 31st 2025; and
WHEREAS, All UNION members will participate in the Minnesota State Retirement
System (MSRS) Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP) pursuant to Minnesota Statute
352.98, which shall be administered as provided by law.
NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the parties mutually agree as follows:
Each member of the union shall contribute the following amounts to the Plan:
• 2.5% of gross salary
This memorandum will remain in effect from October 1st 2024 through December 31st
2025.
FOR THE CITY OF HOPKINS FOR IAFF LOCAL #1275
Patrick Hanlon, Mayor Travis Jacobs, Union
Mike Mornson, City Manager